Permanent & Induced Magnets (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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How many poles does every magnet have?
How many poles does every magnet have?
Two
What happens when two north poles are brought close together?
What happens when two north poles are brought close together?
They push away from each other
What happens when two south poles are brought close together?
What happens when two south poles are brought close together?
They push away from each other
What happens when a north pole and a south pole are brought together?
What happens when a north pole and a south pole are brought together?
They pull toward each other
What is a magnetic field?
What is a magnetic field?
Area where magnetic forces can be felt
Where is the magnetic field strength strongest?
Where is the magnetic field strength strongest?
At the poles
What happens to magnetic field strength as you move away from the magnet?
What happens to magnetic field strength as you move away from the magnet?
It weakens
Which device uses magnets and the Earth's magnetic field to point north?
Which device uses magnets and the Earth's magnetic field to point north?
Compass
What do electric motors rely on to operate?
What do electric motors rely on to operate?
Magnetic forces
Which is an example of a real-world application of magnets?
Which is an example of a real-world application of magnets?
Electric motors